National Parks & Lodges of the Old West

Hotel Alex Johnson

Ideally located in downtown Rapid City—steps away from entertainment, shopping, and dining—this historic hotel features a casual Irish pub, fitness center, café, and rooftop bar overlooking town. Built in 1927 when Rapid City was a railroad town, many presidents and celebrities have stayed at the property over the years.

Custer State Game Lodge

Set in a beautiful mountain valley and surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest, this gracious stone and wood lodge served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge in 1927 and was visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower for several days in 1953. Built in 1920, the lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside, you’ll discover a blend of the past and the present, the elegant and the outdoors. Enjoy South Dakota specialties like buffalo, pheasant, and trout in the historic Lodge Dining Room. Note: The lodge does not have an elevator.

Spearfish Canyon Lodge

Nestled alongside lofty pines and spectacular limestone cliffs, Spearfish Canyon Lodge was built and decorated in the style of the old lodges of the West with heavy log walls and a 40-foot stone fireplace. Several hiking trails outside the lodge door allow visitors to experience the sights and sounds of nature firsthand, as they meander through the forest to a Black Hills waterfall. Or follow a trail leading to the rim of the canyon. Note: The lodge does not have an elevator.

Holiday Inn Cody at Buffalo Bill Village

Located near the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Old Trail Town, and other local attractions, this hotel offers well-appointed rooms with all the comforts of home as well as an outdoor pool, bar/restaurant, and lounge where you can relax and recharge, plus laundry facilities.

Canyon Lodge & Cabins

Located on the east side of the park near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Canyon Lodge & Cabins recently underwent extensive renovations, featuring new LEED Certified lodges plus a main public building that houses the restaurants and gift shop. Note: this property does not have air conditioning.

NOTE: Televisions, radios, and air conditioning are not available in all Yellowstone National Park lodging.

Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole Creekside Resort and Spa

Surrounded by 12 lush acres adjacent to the National Elk Refuge, guests can easily take advantage of everything Jackson and its spectacular environs have to offer by making their base the Rustic Inn. After a long day of activities, relax in the Inn's outdoor heated pool and hot tub, or take a walk down beautifully landscaped trails along the aspen-laden Flat Creek where you can enjoy the enchanting surroundings. When you make your way back, enjoy a glass of fine wine and exquisite cuisine in the Inn's lounge or pamper yourself in its revitalizing spa.